FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 7th, 2015
LADYBUG Brand Produce Going Organic and Beyond
In addition to being a certified organic produce brand grown in the Northwest by family-owned and
operated farms, Organically Grown Company’s LADYBUG Brand is now certified Salmon-Safe
EUGENE, OR
Sourced from over 30 family-owned and operated farms throughout Oregon, Washington and British Columbia,
LADYBUG Brand represents nearly 100 premium organic fruits, vegetables and herbs, marketed and distributed
exclusively by Organically Grown Company (OGC), the largest organic produce wholesaler in the Northwest.
Since 1978, OGC has been on the forefront of the organic movement as a leading, sustainable organization
focused on supporting environmentally-conscious agriculture. OGC’s LADYBUG growers recognize the
importance of protecting the Northwest’s rich and unique agricultural landscape. Salmon-Safe certification—one
of the nation’s leading eco-labels—complements organic certification, further highlighting the ways farmers can
work to preserve the Northwest’s watersheds and bioregion species, such as salmon.
Organically Grown Company launched LADYBUG Brand produce in the early 1990s, requiring growers who
packed in the brand to be certified organic, which, according to David Lively, OGC’s VP of Sales and Marketing,
was “a fairly cutting edge requirement, at the time.” In keeping with OGC’s intention to “push the envelope,”
the inclusion of Salmon-Safe as an attribute of LADYBUG Brand, alongside organic certification, spawns a new
wave of agricultural practices—organic and beyond. Salmon-Safe is a non-profit certifier dedicated to ensuring
best practices for land management and water conservation.
Organic and Salmon-Safe certified, LADYBUG Brand produce offers retailers an additional differentiation
opportunity in the produce department, while providing a produce line that eaters can enjoy, knowing they are
supporting growers who farm in concert with nature in order to leave behind a healthier planet for future
generations. Look for LADYBUG brand at many grocery stores and retail outlets around the U.S.
Grower profiles and other information on the benefits of organic agriculture are available here:
www.organicgrown.com/organic-produce/ladybug-farms/
Founded in 1978, employee and grower-owned Organically Grown Company (OGC) is the largest organic
produce distributor in the Pacific Northwest. OGC works with more than 300 growers and vendors, serving over
500 retail, wholesale and restaurant customers located throughout Oregon and Washington, as well as other
western states and Canada from its facilities in Portland and Eugene, Oregon, and Kent, Washington. OGC’s
trademarked LADYBUG brand represents more than 30 family-owned, organic and Salmon- Safe, certified farms
in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and British Columbia and is sold in markets throughout the United States. OGC
has been recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices including sourcing 100% renewable energy in
its facilities, support for fair trade and charitable giving. Our mission is “Promoting health through organic
agriculture as a leading sustainable organization.”
www.organicgrown.com
Contact:
Stacy Kraker, Marketing Manager, Organically Grown Company
541-246-1856
[email protected]